🥚 Don’t Junk Your Eggshells — Hang Them in Your Garden Instead. Here’s Why.
When you crack open an egg for breakfast, chances are the shell goes straight into the trash (or compost, if you’re eco-minded). But what if we told you those humble eggshells have a second life — one that could actually help protect your garden?
That’s right — rather than tossing them, consider hanging your eggshells in the garden. It might sound strange, but this old gardener’s trick offers a surprising range of benefits for your plants and your soil.
🌱 Why Hang Eggshells in the Garden?
Eggshells are made primarily of calcium carbonate, the same stuff that makes up limestone. That alone makes them valuable in the garden. But when you hang them, instead of burying or scattering them, you unlock additional advantages.
1. They Deter Pests
Believe it or not, eggshells — especially when hanging and visible — can repel certain pests. Gardeners have long used them to:
Deter birds (some are scared off by the white glare)
Confuse deer or rodents, who avoid the smell or sight
Minimize slug and snail activity, when crushed and scattered nearby
2. They’re a Slow-Release Calcium Boost
Calcium is vital for plants — especially tomatoes, peppers, and squash — to prevent blossom end rot. As the eggshells break down over time, they gently release calcium into the soil.
Hanging them lets the rain and dew slowly wash nutrients down into the ground — no digging or tilling required.
3. They Attract Beneficial Insects
Some gardeners report that hollow eggshells make a cozy resting place for small beneficial insects like lacewings, which feast on aphids and other harmful pests.
🧵 How to Hang Eggshells in the Garden
🛠 You’ll Need:
Empty eggshell halves (rinsed and dried)
Twine or string
A sewing needle or small nail to poke a hole
Optional: wooden skewers or bamboo stakes for hanging low
🪴 Instructions:
Clean your eggshells thoroughly to remove all residue (this also helps reduce smells).
Carefully poke a hole in the top of each shell (or tie string around the middle).
Thread your twine through the hole and knot it.
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